How To Start A Bookkeeping Business

You think you’re ready to go it alone? You’ve worked for a large company, you know all about bookkeeping! Are you really ready to go out there on your own?

We help bookkeepers experienced in using MYOB or Quickbooks source new clients – if that sounds like you, then we are here to help!

Many small business owners are looking to outsource their bookkeeping needs – they do not use the more advanced accounting software programs that are found in large companies, so you need to have current experience using MYOB or Quickbooks.

You can do a short course at TAFE to refresh and / or learn MYOB / Quickbooks. Then you need to gain some experience using that software.

When you’ve mastered MYOB or Quickbooks you’ll be in a better position to start your own business – and then we can help you.

Bear in mind that when a small business seeks a bookkeeper, that bookkeeper will be expected to work very quickly, accurately and efficiently- all without supervision. So you will be on your own with no one to help you or answer any bookkeeping questions.

Without experience using MYOB or Quickbooks its doubtful that you are adequately prepared to start your own bookkeeping business.

You could, of course, consider spending $20k + on a bookkeeping franchise, but that still won’t give you the experience using MYOB or Quickbooks – and then there’s the ongoing costs in royalty/license fees etc, and still not guarantee of finding any clients

Maybe you can contact some local accountants or larger businesses that may be advertising for junior bookkeepers, and gain experience that way

Nothing beats the School of Hard Knocks!

Good Luck